Dr. Bob: My new baby, my third, had obvious jaundice. My first two babies were put under the lights for their jaundice. I expected the same for this child, but the doctor said that a new protocol was being used and that the lights were not necessary. I’m confused. Please explain. Answer: I can understand…
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Lies and myths affecting children’s lives
Lies and myths that are perpetrated or sustained by adults cause significant harm to children.
Neighborhood children behavior – August 16, 2024
Dr. Bob: Our neighbor’s child tends to be a bully when she comes over to play with my children, ages 4 and 8. When the neighbor girl comes over to play in the backyard on our playground, she is just a mean girl, at the age of 6. My oldest daughter is a follower. When the…
Dr. Fauci to the rescue
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Fauci stands out as a real medical and science hero in my eyes.
Infant feeding and pooping – August 9, 2024
Dr. Bob: I get confused with infant feeding schedules. I know that every time my baby cries that they do not need to be fed but it can be hard to pick up on cues. Am I overfeeding or underfeeding my baby? Related to that, how often should my infant be pooping? Sometimes it seems…
LEGOs – Why? Regulation
In retirement, I have found a “happy place” building LEGO sets. It helps me regulate.